Living With Emphysema
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Emphysema I had a question the other day about emphysema. Emphysema is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It’s caused by damage to your lungs over many years, usually from smoking. In a healthy person, the tiny air sacs in the lungs are like balloons.…
Living With Whooping Cough
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Whooping Cough I had a question the other day about whooping cough. Whooping cough is a disease that causes very severe coughing that may last for months. You can cough so hard you hurt a rib. Whooping cough is also called pertussis. You can prevent whooping cough by…
Living With Tuberculosis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Tuberculosis I had a question the other day about tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria that grow best in areas of your body with lots of blood and oxygen. That’s why it’s most often found in your lungs. This is called pulmonary TB. But…
Living With Pneumonia
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Pneumonia I had a question the other day about pneumonia. Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2-3…
Living With Croup
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Croup I had a question the other day about croup. Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It usually occurs in the fall and winter. The main symptom is a harsh, barking cough. Croup causes swelling and narrowing in your voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes.…
Living With Strep Throat
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Strep Throat I had a question the other day about strep throat. Strep throat is a bacterial infection in your throat and tonsils. Your throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat. Strep throat is caused by streptococcal bacteria. There are many different types of…
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